This is the final issue for the 2013-2014 school year. The Horace Mannager will return again in August with Back to School News for the 2014-2015 school year.

Horace Mann Calendar

Link to LWSD Tandem Calendar

Tues Aug 26: 3:00 pm Kindergarten Orientation for Parents in the

Commons

Thurs Aug 28: 8:00 am "Back to Business" in the Commons

11:00 am Meet & Greet

Tues Sept 2: 5:30-8:00 pm Curriculum Night for Grades 1st - 5th

Reflections Theme 2014-2015

"The world would be a better place if..."

Use your artistic and creative skills this summer and get started on your submission for the Reflections competition.

For more information, please click on the following link:

http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections/program_details.html or email Sara Buckley at mann.reflections@gmail.com

Horace Mann Summer Reading Postcard Program

Each student received 2 postcards on the last day of school to complete during the summer for each book they read. Postcards are also available on the Horace Mann PTSA website and in the Horace Mann Little Library.

Fundraising: Amazon Affiliate Program

Don't forget that the Horace Mann PTSA earns money on nearly every Amazon purchase you make when you start at our unique Amazon URL. Just click the logo each time you shop, or better yet, bookmark the link (http://www.amazon.com/?tag=homaellw-20). Thanks!

Chrome Users: Install this toolbar extension and you'll never have to remember this link again. Automatically gives our school the credit when you shop!

Community News:

Information for parents of Graduating 5th graders: After School Programs for Fall and Ready For Summer, an evening panel on June

The City of Redmond runs After Hours at Rose Hill Middle School, and Redmond Middle School during the school year that we want parents to know about!
On the evening of June 26th, Ken Wong Teen Programs Administrator will be presenting on various summer opportunities, as well as previewing our fall programs for your soon to be 6th grader. In addition we will have other panelists that will share with you the different opportunities to keep your family safe and having fun for the summer.

Ready for Summer: Get to know what's in Redmond: June 26 6-8pm at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse RM 105
For those interested in attending please RSVP - space is limited!

Link for eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ready-for-summer-get-to-know-whats-in-redmond-tickets-11948218443
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/765638360143745/?context=create&source=49#

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OSO Mudslide Relief

Horace Mann Community Can Help OSO Mudslide Victims and Workers Click here to find out:

http://mynorthwest.com/1012/2482334/Help-victims-of-the-Oso-mudslide

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~Horace Mann PTSA